The Rebbe has given us chinuch directives appropriate for the unique characteristics and challenges of our generation. The Rebbe’s teachings are clear, thought-provoking, awe-inspiring and most importantly, practical and achievable.

In this sefer we have translated the Rebbe’s teachings on parenting and education on a broad variety of topics. It is appropriate for parents, soon-to-be parents, as well as educators of children of all ages, from before birth to adulthood.

Be prepared: The Rebbe’ s uniquely positive approach will transform the way you see your child and student and infuse meaning and vitality into the way you see your role as a parent or educator! Learn More

Amidst the horrors of Auschwitz, a daring Jewish psychiatrist revealed one of the two secrets to overcoming depression and anxiety. Viktor Frankl, the founder of Logotherapy (the therapy of meaning) found that "those who knew that there was a task waiting for them to fulfill were most apt to survive the concentration camps."

Frankl was not just referring to those interned in the camps or held captive as prisoners of war. He was offering a path forward for all people facing challenges -- whether physical or emotional -- to look beyond the limits of self and into the world of meaning and spirituality.

Over 150 years earlier, the Tzemach Tzemach, the venerable leader of the Chabad Hasidic movement, shared the other secret for achieving happiness and emotional well being when he said, "Think Good and It Will Be Good.” This spiritual and psychological principle has the power to transform feelings of sadness or worry, freeing your mind to focus on the goodness inherent in people and situations

In Think Good It Will Be Good you'll learn how the insights of Frankl and Hasidic thought form the basis of Torah Psychology, a spiritually-focused therapy that can help you find meaning, think positively, and inspire optimism in your life.

Accolades for Think Good It Will Be Good

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"Think Good And It Will Be Good is a treasure trove of cognitive, emotional - and most importantly - spiritual, strategies for attaining equanimity and happiness. Rabbi Schonbuch offers a depth of psychological and spiritual wisdom in an easy-to-read and easy-to-grasp style. Although anyone who reads the book will benefit from its practical and inspirational content, those who routinely struggle with depressed or anxious feelings will find particular relief and solace within its pages. Highly recommended!"

"This is a short book long on substance. Rabbi Daniel Schonbuch gracefully brings together the worlds of Torah and psychology, offering helpful insights into some of the most serious mental health issues. He mobilizes the power of the spirit, deftly convincing those wrestling with serious matters that they can overcome, that with relatively straightforward attitude shifts they can right the ship. A most empowering, helpful, and inspirational volume."

Rabbi Dr. Reuven P. Bulka, Editor Journal of Judaism and Psychology, author of numerous books on Viktor Frankl including Work, Love, Suffering, Death: A Jewish/Psychological Perspective Through Logotherapy, The Quest for Ultimate Meaning: Principles and Applications of Logotherapy, and editor of Applying Logotherapy. Learn More

Torah and Mitzvos are our life! Yet, the Torah and mitzvos that most of us are familiar with—kashrus, Yamim Tovim, davening, the Aseres Hadibros, etc.—are just a small fraction of the Torah. There are many more mitzvos that we unfortunately cannot fulfill today practically, and many people are very unfamiliar with them. However, those mitzvos are still part of Hashem’s Torah—His wisdom and instructions to us. Every single mitzvah contains important and relevant lessons that we can use every day, even, and especially, today.

The Yahadus series presents a comprehensive overview of the entire Torah, using the 613 Mitzvos as a framework. It is designed and written with the goal of making every part of Torah engaging, meaningful and exciting to learn. Each “unit” focuses on one topic and contains the details of the mitzvos, reasons and life messages we can learn from them, tidbits, stories, biographies and much more!

Wouldn't it be fantastic if babies came with instructions? Wouldn't you love to have your wise grandmother nearby when your baby won't stop crying? Wouldn't it be great to have an experienced friend on call when you're choosing the perfect stroller? And wouldn't you want to read a parenting book that reflects the values you cherish? You've got it all in this comprehensive, practical, and empowering book, written just for you!

Baby's First Year: The Jewish Mother's Guide is here to answer your questions, calm your fears, and give you all the information you need - and the confidence! - to make well-informed decisions. It includes everything you have to know about nursing your baby, child development, common medical issues, baby equipment, and so much more. And since this is about Jewish babies you'll also find chapters dealing with Jewish traditions to welcome children to this world, as well as pertinent halachos of childcare and Shabbos. A comprehensive index makes it easy to find the information you need.

Baby's First Year team includes a neonatal nurse with more than a decade of experience with newborns and a speech-language pathologist with a deep understanding of child development. Some are still mothers of young children, others are already grandmas, so in addition to carefully researched information, they also share practical tips, insights, and ideas that really work! Comprehensive, practical, and reflecting the Jewish values you cherish, Baby's First Year: A Jewish Mother's Guide is an essential piece of baby equipment!

The complex world of special needs children can be mystifying and discouraging, as the usual rules of child-rearing just don’t work. This inspiring anthology invites us to tap into the trials and frustration and, yes, even the nachas that is part of life with special needs children.

Meet Pinnie, a twelve-year-old with ADHD who learns to read just in time for his bar mitzvah, and Eliezer, a young man with Down syndrome who works in the Knesset mail room. Meet parents who struggle with accepting their children’s limitations, who face the hostility and indifference of the outside world, and who must negotiate with school systems that don’t always understand their children’s needs. Meet parenting experts like Rabbi Zecharya Greenwald, Rabbi Chaim Walder, Miriam Adahan, and Rebbetzin Malka Kaganoff, who offer insightful advice on dealing with special children.

Follow their struggles and learn from parents and educators just how rewarding the experience of raising a challenging child can be. Learn More

Section Two explains the 39 melachos, as well as other activities to be refrained from on Shabbos.

Food preparation, housework, using appliances, and the laws of muktzeh are among the many topics covered. Based on the Shulchan Aruch and the Mishnah Berurah, here is the perfect user-friendly guide for those who want to strengthen their basic knowledge of Shabbos observance.

Translated form the the popular Hebrew Itturei Halachah series. Learn More

Being in Eretz Yisroel is one of the most wonderful times in life. Adjusting back to 'reality' is one of the hardest. How can a person stay spiritually charged when they are at work, or in school? How does one stay close and loving to family and friends after a life-changing experience? What can we learn from others who have been down this path before?

In this original and powerful volume, R' Yankie Schwartz shares information, wisdom, and time-tested advice. This one book can help turn your year in Israel into a lifetime of happiness and growth.

About the Author:

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Yankie Schwartz learned in the Chofetz Chaim Yeshiva system and is a talmid of Rabbi Shaya Cohen. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Brooklyn College and a Juris Doctor from Cardozo School of Law. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New York; however, he elected to pursue other professions and is currently employed as a risk management consultant.

Yankie resides with his wife and children in Cedarhurst, he is the author of two previous books on Jewish thought: Ponderables and Contemplations.

Endorsements:

"Young men and women returning from a year or two learning in Eretz Yisroel often have great difficulty adjusting back into life in our mundane … world. Reb Yankie takes returning seminary students … through the often gut-wrenching process of maintaining their newly found levels of ruchnius, while not losing important family relationships…. he provides valuable advice on dealing with work, internet, tznius, and other sensitive subjects .. I highly recommend this original work."

— Rav Yaakov Feitman, Kehillas Bais Yehudah Tzvi of Cedarhust

"… a 'must-read' for all seminary girls who want to strengthen their ruchniyos…"